Yext's fourth-quarter performance falls short of expectations, stock price drops 5%

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-09T21:10:18+00:00

Yext, Inc. announced that its Q4 results did not meet analyst expectations, with the stock falling 5%. The quarter's adjusted earnings per share were $0.14, and revenue was $112 million, both below expectations. However, full-year revenue grew by 6%, and adjusted earnings per share increased to $0.56. Yext plans to repurchase up to $140 million of common stock, demonstrating its capital allocation strategy.

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2026-03-09 21:10:18

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New York - Yext, Inc. (NYSE:YEXT) reported fourth-quarter results that missed analyst expectations, causing the stock to drop 5%.

The digital branding platform company announced that as of January 31, 2026, its quarterly adjusted earnings per share were $0.14, below the analyst consensus of $0.15 by $0.01. Revenue reached $112.0 million, below the expected $113.92 million, and declined 1% year-over-year from $113.1 million.

For the full fiscal year 2026, Yext reported revenue of $446.6 million, up 6% from $421.0 million last year. The company’s full-year adjusted earnings per share were $0.56, compared to $0.35 in fiscal 2025. Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $29.0 million with a profit margin of 26%, and full-year adjusted EBITDA totaled $107.3 million with a profit margin of 24%.

Yext Chairman and CEO Michael Walrath said, “Fiscal 2026 was a remarkable year for Yext, highlighted by $107.3 million in adjusted EBITDA and continued expansion of free cash flow. With the strong momentum from our Scout product launch, we are defining a new category in agency marketing.”

As of January 31, 2026, the company reported an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $444.3 million. Free cash flow for the fiscal year reached $53.3 million, up from $48.1 million last year.

Yext recently launched a tender offer to repurchase up to $140.0 million of common stock, reflecting its capital allocation strategy. The company provides services to thousands of multi-location brands through its digital branding platform.

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